Show names?

algae · 10-19-2009, 08:02 PM

Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right place for this. I was wondering what the purpose of show names is? Would you give any horse that was being shown a show name?

Thanks!

candy4legs · 10-19-2009, 08:15 PM

With us, its not so much that the horse has its "show name" as it has its "registered name" and its "barn name"...

For instance:

Candy is registered Candilicious (she's an exception, she shows under Candy's Kisses because her reg. name is goofy)
Peppy is registered Peppys Doc Tar
Reis is registered Afana Chocolate
Rolo is registered Alota Chocolate
Tiny is registered Tart N Tiny Too
Comet is registered Brokers Gold Comet
Ben is registered Run Ben Run

If we used their registered names around the barn, it would be too big a mouthful, so we give them barn names. Their registered names are generally a reflection of their bloodlines...Reis, Rolo, and Tiny are "candy" barn names after their mom...the other barn names are from their papers...

Hope that helps some...

paintedpastures · 10-19-2009, 08:36 PM

As Candy said Registered horses are shown under there Registered names,usually longer & more than one word,often reflective of their breeding but not always.Many registered names aren't to flattering

but think people are starting to get more creative

as I'm hearing nicer/flashier sounding names than some of the old time ones.Because the names are usually longer most people give their horse a shorter easier to say barn name.I also know people that have given their grade horse a show name just to have it sound more flashy & professional for competition,than the simplier more common barn name like Blaze,sweety,socks etc just doesn't have the same effect/bling

algae · 10-20-2009, 05:05 PM

Thanks!
So you can give a grade horse a show name? We like making up names!

greygirls · 10-20-2009, 07:12 PM

Well imagine being in a show, the annoncer says "in Third place, Spectacular Sunrise...In Second, Wonderous Dream...& in first, Bob". You'd feel a little out of place don't you think?!

algae · 10-20-2009, 08:22 PM

Definitely! LOL!

paintedpastures · 10-20-2009, 10:23 PM

So what name do you have now? you can build on that or dream up something totally new? Have any ideas, likes/dislikes to get us started helping you find a name?

What kind of horse what kinda showing that can help too!

algae · 10-20-2009, 10:31 PM

Her barn name is Rogue, she's a red roan QH. I think she'll be shown in barrels and English events (not sure which ones yet).
Thanks!

WhiskeyTango · 10-20-2009, 11:14 PM

hmm lets see

Dellas Georgia Night
Spectacular Bay Dream
Poco Bueno Jessie
Kings Skywalker
WF Lil Princess

just to name a few!

enchanting · 10-21-2009, 05:12 AM

First, I'm not saying that everyone that uses show names does this, but the following is a pet peeve of mine when looking at horses to buy.

I will say one thing about listing a grade horse for sale that you have given a show name to. Please do not list on your ad the show name. To me that is very misleading in an ad. I'm not saying a lot of people do it, but I have seen it on a few occasions. Many of the sites do not allow you to select the option of registered horses only, so I go by the names on the horses to see if they are registered, then look at the ads of the ones that are. It frustrates me when I see an ad "Zips Comanche Bar" (not sure if that is a real name or not, only using for an example), and when I go into the ad to get more information it states the horse is unregistered. There are times when the ad does say it is a grade horse or unregistered, so I look for the pedigree info. If it isn't listed I contact the seller asking for the pedigree. When they reply back that the horse isn't registered, then I get disappointed, because it had sounded like a dream horse. But for us if it is a mare we want it to be registered in order to possibly breed in the future, and for the most part that is all I am looking for. I did see the same thing though when I was looking at stallions. It is just a waste of time for buyer and seller. Seller gets excited cause they have interest in their horse, only for me to come back and say I was looking for something registered.

Whats worse is if they select a name that is used, and was shown on the breed circuit, cause I go to the breed site pull the name, and get information about what the horse has done, so then I'm extra interested before I find out that it wasn't real.

Actually when we go to open shows and 4-H shows in our area our horses are listed as Sweetie, Susan, Bonnie, etc on the entry forms rather than Enchanting Firestar, Pal of Susan, and Naughty Nightshade. It seems out of place to have the registered name used in our area.

Horse Show Mom · 10-21-2009, 03:16 PM

My daughters horse for a show is called "Magic's White Lightning" Magic is his barn name. It is all a play on words because he is really a grey but looks white. Is not all that fast so the lightning part does not really apply, heck she is doing western pleasure with him now and slow is just his speed. The only thing magical is that he just arrived one day in a trailer with other sale horses.
We are tossing around show names for her other horse named Phantom. Since I always call him "tiny" and he is topping out at 17.1 there is nothing tiny about him, but I am trying to come up with a name that had both Tiny and Phantom in it.
Both of her horses are grade, even though one is a pure bred Arabian (he and is papers parted ways) it is just fun to have a show name.

CowhorseGal · 10-21-2009, 03:48 PM

Mine all show under their registered names but have a barn name at home..

Edged In Ice-- Iceman, becasue he is so laid back

Reminickerin-- Boomer, because his grand sire is Boomernic

Buenos Poco Princess- Ruby, becasue of her sires name is
Jewels N Kings.. you know, royalty

Ruby's 2009 filly is called Gem (don't know her registered name yet)

Ruby's 2008 filly Hot Blonde Princess--Jewel,

Ill Deal the Cards-- Seven , lucky numbered card

Fanita Lynx-- Red (she's a Red Roan)

QS Miss Doc Echols-- Echo pretty self explanitory there

Just to give you a few examples..

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10-19-2009, 08:02 PM
algae Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 259	Show names? Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right place for this. I was wondering what the purpose of show names is? Would you give any horse that was being shown a show name? Thanks! __________________ Proud 'owner' of: RogueBellaCottia

10-19-2009, 08:15 PM
candy4legs Long Yearling Join Date: May 2009 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 1,452	With us, its not so much that the horse has its "show name" as it has its "registered name" and its "barn name"... For instance: Candy is registered Candilicious (she's an exception, she shows under Candy's Kisses because her reg. name is goofy) Peppy is registered Peppys Doc Tar Reis is registered Afana Chocolate Rolo is registered Alota Chocolate Tiny is registered Tart N Tiny Too Comet is registered Brokers Gold Comet Ben is registered Run Ben Run If we used their registered names around the barn, it would be too big a mouthful, so we give them barn names. Their registered names are generally a reflection of their bloodlines...Reis, Rolo, and Tiny are "candy" barn names after their mom...the other barn names are from their papers... Hope that helps some... __________________ VOTE FOR "DUSTY TRAILS HORSE RESCUE" DAILY IN THE PETFINDER SHELTER CHALLENGE! http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3

10-19-2009, 08:36 PM
paintedpastures Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sherwood park,AB Posts: 567	As Candy said Registered horses are shown under there Registered names,usually longer & more than one word,often reflective of their breeding but not always.Many registered names aren't to flattering but think people are starting to get more creative as I'm hearing nicer/flashier sounding names than some of the old time ones.Because the names are usually longer most people give their horse a shorter easier to say barn name.I also know people that have given their grade horse a show name just to have it sound more flashy & professional for competition,than the simplier more common barn name like Blaze,sweety,socks etc just doesn't have the same effect/bling

10-20-2009, 05:05 PM
algae Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 259	Thanks! So you can give a grade horse a show name? We like making up names! __________________ Proud 'owner' of: RogueBellaCottia

10-20-2009, 07:12 PM
greygirls Coming two Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,852	Well imagine being in a show, the annoncer says "in Third place, Spectacular Sunrise...In Second, Wonderous Dream...& in first, Bob". You'd feel a little out of place don't you think?! __________________ I cannot avoid compassion for all that is called life. That is the beginning & foundation of morality. -Albert Schweitzer

10-20-2009, 08:22 PM
algae Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 259	Definitely! LOL! __________________ Proud 'owner' of: RogueBellaCottia

10-20-2009, 10:23 PM
paintedpastures Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sherwood park,AB Posts: 567	So what name do you have now? you can build on that or dream up something totally new? Have any ideas, likes/dislikes to get us started helping you find a name?What kind of horse what kinda showing that can help too!

10-20-2009, 10:31 PM
algae Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 259	Her barn name is Rogue, she's a red roan QH. I think she'll be shown in barrels and English events (not sure which ones yet). Thanks! __________________ Proud 'owner' of: RogueBellaCottia

10-20-2009, 11:14 PM
WhiskeyTango Newborn Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 44	hmm lets see Dellas Georgia Night Spectacular Bay Dream Poco Bueno Jessie Kings Skywalker WF Lil Princess just to name a few!

10-21-2009, 05:12 AM
enchanting Weanling Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 202	First, I'm not saying that everyone that uses show names does this, but the following is a pet peeve of mine when looking at horses to buy. I will say one thing about listing a grade horse for sale that you have given a show name to. Please do not list on your ad the show name. To me that is very misleading in an ad. I'm not saying a lot of people do it, but I have seen it on a few occasions. Many of the sites do not allow you to select the option of registered horses only, so I go by the names on the horses to see if they are registered, then look at the ads of the ones that are. It frustrates me when I see an ad "Zips Comanche Bar" (not sure if that is a real name or not, only using for an example), and when I go into the ad to get more information it states the horse is unregistered. There are times when the ad does say it is a grade horse or unregistered, so I look for the pedigree info. If it isn't listed I contact the seller asking for the pedigree. When they reply back that the horse isn't registered, then I get disappointed, because it had sounded like a dream horse. But for us if it is a mare we want it to be registered in order to possibly breed in the future, and for the most part that is all I am looking for. I did see the same thing though when I was looking at stallions. It is just a waste of time for buyer and seller. Seller gets excited cause they have interest in their horse, only for me to come back and say I was looking for something registered. Whats worse is if they select a name that is used, and was shown on the breed circuit, cause I go to the breed site pull the name, and get information about what the horse has done, so then I'm extra interested before I find out that it wasn't real. Actually when we go to open shows and 4-H shows in our area our horses are listed as Sweetie, Susan, Bonnie, etc on the entry forms rather than Enchanting Firestar, Pal of Susan, and Naughty Nightshade. It seems out of place to have the registered name used in our area. __________________ Enchanting Acres Appaloosas www.enchantingacres.com Last edited by enchanting : 10-21-2009 at 05:21 AM.

10-21-2009, 03:16 PM
Horse Show Mom Halter broke Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Central, NJ Posts: 188	My daughters horse for a show is called "Magic's White Lightning" Magic is his barn name. It is all a play on words because he is really a grey but looks white. Is not all that fast so the lightning part does not really apply, heck she is doing western pleasure with him now and slow is just his speed. The only thing magical is that he just arrived one day in a trailer with other sale horses. We are tossing around show names for her other horse named Phantom. Since I always call him "tiny" and he is topping out at 17.1 there is nothing tiny about him, but I am trying to come up with a name that had both Tiny and Phantom in it. Both of her horses are grade, even though one is a pure bred Arabian (he and is papers parted ways) it is just fun to have a show name.

10-21-2009, 03:48 PM
CowhorseGal Long Yearling Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,048	Mine all show under their registered names but have a barn name at home.. Edged In Ice-- Iceman, becasue he is so laid back Reminickerin-- Boomer, because his grand sire is Boomernic Buenos Poco Princess- Ruby, becasue of her sires name is Jewels N Kings.. you know, royalty Ruby's 2009 filly is called Gem (don't know her registered name yet) Ruby's 2008 filly Hot Blonde Princess--Jewel, Ill Deal the Cards-- Seven , lucky numbered card Fanita Lynx-- Red (she's a Red Roan) QS Miss Doc Echols-- Echo pretty self explanitory there Just to give you a few examples.. __________________ Quality Peformance horses with foundation breeding http://blackcanyonpaints.webs.com/